Microsoft Windows Phone 8

Reception for handsets running Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 8 OS has been good thus far, translating into four times as many sales compared to this time last year. According to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, the company’s renewed mobile approach “is…

Microsoft on Tuesday said it’s identified that pesky reboot issue tormenting Windows Phone 8 users. The company didn’t say why, or even what, is causing the devices to act the way they do, but a fix should be forthcoming in…

According to Microsoft’s Vice President of Greater China, the company is planning to roll out Windows Phone 7.8 to the region in the “coming weeks.” It’s unclear what affect this will have regarding potential timeframes here in the U.S. or…

Microsoft on Monday unleashed a new Windows Phone campaign called “Meet Your Match,” which aims to convince everyday users that the company’s bright new mobile OS is a better alternative to iOS and Android. It’s a little like this year’s…

In response to numerous user complaints of random reboots and email-sync issues in Windows Phone 8, Microsoft said it is currently searching for a fix. It’s not unusual for small problems to arise after an OS launches — the company’s…

Verizon is reportedly looking to fill out its Windows Phone 8 lineup with a device free on contract before the year is up, The Verge said on Tuesday. In addition to the HTC Windows Phone 8X, which is $199, and…

Verizon, on Thursday, announced the HTC Windows Phone 8X and Nokia Lumia 822 will be available for pre-order on Nov. 9, promptly at 1 a.m. EST. Sounds like it’s gonna be an all-nighter for those who want to secure their…

Microsoft on Wednesday launched a Windows Phone 8 compatible SkyDrive app, and it comes with some very welcome features. In addition to being able to simply access SkyDrive content, the new version 3.0 gives users greater control while on the…

We’ve already given you our final impressions of HTC’s Windows Phone 8X. But I was so excited to use the device myself that I decided to make a short video talking about what I thought of the flagship WP8 handset….

Microsoft’s revamped Windows onslaught is in full swing, with the company once again detailing every little feature during an (at times) awkward presentation on Monday. The meat of the event focused on some stats, new Windows Phone 8 features, and…